Commanders 2024 Free Agency Thread

[MTK]

Got to wonder what Sam’s future is here now. If someone offers up a draft pick take it and run.

[punch it in]

Originally Posted by MTK

Got to wonder what Sam’s future is here now. If someone offers up a draft pick take it and run.

For real. Id like to think a fourth. Dude was a starter and certainly showed flashes. Behind a terrible oline and awful coaching staff. He should be worth a third, but id take a fourth.

[Chief X_Phackter]

Originally Posted by MTK

Got to wonder what Sam’s future is here now. If someone offers up a draft pick take it and run.

The Mariota signing must spell the end for Howell, right? Just a matter of when / compensation?

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by MTK

Got to wonder what Sam’s future is here now. If someone offers up a draft pick take it and run.

I think it would be a mistake to trade him. But they didn't draft him so he is expendable to them.

I never saw Mariota have big passing days like Sam had, so to me there is just so much value to keep Sam. There is still so much room for growth & improvement w/ him. We saw this same thing w/ Kirk early in his career.

[punch it in]

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

I think it would be a mistake to trade him. But they didn't draft him so he is expendable to them.

I never saw Mariota have big passing days like Sam had, so to me there is just so much value to keep Sam. There is still so much room for growth & improvement w/ him. We saw this same thing w/ Kirk early in his career.

I would rather have Sam than Mariota, but they are both solid backups imo. Hopefully Maye or Daniels keep either one of them on the sideline. As far as mentors go Mariota obviously gets the edge so if we hit on a quarterback at 2 Id rather have Mariota. If our quarterback of the future needs a year to sit and learn id rather have Sam.

[Redskin Jim]

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

I think it would be a mistake to trade him. But they didn't draft him so he is expendable to them.

I never saw Mariota have big passing days like Sam had, so to me there is just so much value to keep Sam. There is still so much room for growth & improvement w/ him. We saw this same thing w/ Kirk early in his career.

Agreed. I see way more value in Sam than Mariota. Mariota has stole money his whole career. Dude is an awful QB. Can’t read a defense and go through the route tree. Just a big knucklehead who used to be somewhat athletic, and played on a killer offense in Oregon. Professionally, a complete bust. Hasn’t done anything. Hasn’t won any big games. Doesn’t put up any numbers.
I guess maybe they want to move Sam to make Drake comfortable and had to sign a(ny) vet QB.

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by Redskin Jim

Agreed. I see way more value in Sam than Mariota. Mariota has stole money his whole career. Dude is an awful QB. Can’t read a defense and go through the route tree. Just a big knucklehead who used to be somewhat athletic, and played on a killer offense in Oregon. Professionally, a complete bust. Hasn’t done anything. Hasn’t won any big games. Doesn’t put up any numbers.
I guess maybe they want to move Sam to make Drake comfortable and had to sign a(ny) vet QB.

Pretty much how I see him. He's a great athlete, great college player but has no feel for the NFL passing game at all. At this point in his career he is who he is, where w/ Sam I still see a lot of upside.

[Darrell Green Fan]

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

Pretty much how I see him. He's a great athlete, great college player but has no feel for the NFL passing game at all. At this point in his career he is who he is, where w/ Sam I still see a lot of upside.

This is the only signing I did not like. They wanted Darnold, this was probably the next guy on their list as they obviously need a vet to mentor the rookie. I hope he stays in the QB room, I'd feel better with Howell as the #2 which is why I hope they retain him.

[rocnrik]

i believe the MM was signed to give them flexibility with Sam .. if they can trade him for 4th rounder then he maybe gone .. signing MM fills that hole .. i would not get rid of howell for anything less than 4 rounder .. with the way QB injuries take place he could be worth something at some point ..

[nonniey]

Originally Posted by MTK

Got to wonder what Sam’s future is here now. If someone offers up a draft pick take it and run.

If it anything less than a #3 then no. He is better than Mariota and certainly cheaper.